Award

Delivery and evaluation of CBT for staff working in CAMHS and IPT training for staff working in MH services inc CAMHS/AMS

NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Tender

11 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Education for Scotland has awarded a contract for the delivery and evaluation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) training for staff working in mental health services, including CAMHS and AMS. The contract, listed under the education and health industry categories, was signed on 27th March 2026. The winning supplier, The University of Edinburgh, will deliver the required training courses divided into two Lots: Lot 1 focuses on CBT, and Lot 2 covers IPT. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has been completed and moved to the award stage. The services will be delivered in various locations across the UKM region.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational and healthcare training sectors, especially those with expertise in mental health professional development. Companies specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy can target such contracts to expand their service offerings and gain credibility through association with reputable institutions like NHS Education for Scotland and The University of Edinburgh. The focus on both certificate and diploma levels for CBT and practitioner and supervision levels for IPT creates room for diverse training providers to apply their skills and expertise to meet these comprehensive requirements.

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Notice Title

Delivery and evaluation of CBT for staff working in CAMHS and IPT training for staff working in MH services inc CAMHS/AMS

Notice Description

This tender will be broken down into two Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or both Lots. The successful Provider(s) will be required to deliver; Training Courses Required Lot 1 - CBT -Certificate Level -Diploma Level Lot 2 - IPT -IPT Practitioner level with case supervision for 4 cases and inline with recent IPT UK revision -IPT Supervision level with case supervision -IPT Supervision level without case supervision

Lot Information

LOT 1 - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training

NES are looking to appoint a Provider(s) to undertake the; Delivery and evaluation of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) training for staff working in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Scotland. The successful Provider(s) will be required to deliver; Lot 1 - CBT -Certificate Level -Diploma Level. The value stated in this contract award is an estimated value, not a commitment. It represents the maximum payable if the contract is fully utilised and all contract extensions are taken.

Options: At the end of the initial contract term and subject to the mutual agreement of both parties, the contract may be extended by 3 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: Option to extend by three further 12 month periods.

LOT 2 - Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Training

NES are looking to appoint a Provider(s) to undertake the; Delivery and evaluation of and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) training for staff working in mental health services including CAMHS and Adult Mental Health Services (AMH) The successful Provider(s) will be required to deliver; Lot 2 - IPT -IPT Practitioner level with case supervision for 4 cases and inline with recent IPT UK revision -IPT Supervision level with case supervision -IPT Supervision level without case supervision. The value stated in this contract award is an estimated value, not a commitment. It represents the maximum payable if the contract is fully utilised and all contract extensions are taken.

Options: At the end of the initial contract term and subject to the mutual agreement of both parties, the contract may be extended by 3 x 12 month periods.

Renewal: Option to extend by three further 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000815096
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552648
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,303,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS EDUCATION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9DN
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543236
    Delivery and evaluation of CBT for staff working in CAMHS and IPT training for staff working in MH services inc CAMHS/AMS - This tender will be broken down into two Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or both Lots. The successful Provider(s) will be required to deliver; Training Courses Required Lot 1 - CBT -Certificate Level -Diploma Level Lot 2 - IPT -IPT Practitioner level with case supervision for 4 cases and inline with recent IPT UK revision -IPT Supervision level with case supervision -IPT Supervision level without case supervision
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552648
    Delivery and evaluation of CBT for staff working in CAMHS and IPT training for staff working in MH services inc CAMHS/AMS - This tender will be broken down into two Lots. Suppliers may bid for individual Lots or both Lots. The successful Provider(s) will be required to deliver; Training Courses Required Lot 1 - CBT -Certificate Level -Diploma Level Lot 2 - IPT -IPT Practitioner level with case supervision for 4 cases and inline with recent IPT UK revision -IPT Supervision level with case supervision -IPT Supervision level without case supervision

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